Lurlene McDaniel Series

Red Heart Tattoo

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 1 January 2012

Tells the story of a school bombing, portraying the relationships and events leading up to the incident as well as its repercussions.

In this newly repackaged trade paper edition, Hit and Run explores moral and
ethical issues, bringing to light the alarming increase in hit and run car accidents
in this nation and the lives that are forever changed as a result.

It was an accident. But when the people involved don't come forward, doesn't it
become a crime?

Hit and Run is the story of four high school teens whose lives intersect due to a tragic car accident. For better or worse, the choices each one decides to make
cannot be reversed. Can they find the courage and strength to face the
consequences of their choices, in order to find peace in their new realities?

The End of Forever

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 1 July 2007

n this newly packaged omni trade paper edition, Lurlene McDaniel explores
the complexities of not only accepting unexpected loss, but also of moving on to
live and love again. This omni includes:

Somewhere Between Life and Death depicts the life of two typical teenage
sisters. When their existence is shattered due to a tragic car accident, courage
and strength are needed to make the difficult choices presented as a result.

Time to Let Go chronicles the aftermath of a painful loss and how each of those
left behind struggle to deal with their grief, in order to move forward.

Briana's Gift

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 31 October 2006

Letting Go of Lisa

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 25 July 2006

Nathan Malone has been homeschooled his whole life. He’s never spent much time with kids his own age and he’s never dated. His mother is now busy with his new twin sisters, so Nathan must enroll at the local high school for his senior year. On the first day, a girl on a motorcycle catches his eye and Nathan is excited to discover the girl is also in his English class.Not only does Lisa ride a motorcycle to school, but she’s a loner who seems to come and go as she pleases. She doesn’t care what anybody thinks of her. Nathan is intrigued—he’s never met anyone like her or had such strong feelings. When he and Lisa finally start spending time together, he’s the happiest he’s ever been.But Lisa has a tragic secret and, when she decides she’ll handle it herself, Nathan has to make a choice. Can he ever let go of Lisa?

Heart to Heart

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 1 January 2010

Relates the complicated friendship of a teenaged girl, her best friend, her best friend's boyfriend, and a young heart transplant recipient.

Prey

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 1 January 2008

A teacher is supposed to impart a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge. It’s a bit different with Ms. Lori Settles. All the kids are talking about how hot she is–and she is especially interested in Ryan Piccoli. When she starts giving Ryan extra attention, he’s feeling more than happy–at first. He’s used to being the class clown, but really he’s a loner. One day after school, the friendship with Lori Settles goes farther than he ever expected. She’s his teacher. She’s at least twice his age. Intimacy with a teacher is wrong, yet it feels so good in every way. Soon, Lori is making demands and Ryan begins to feel overwhelmed, but Ryan refuses to even admit anything is going on. Something immoral is going on and before too long the choices made will change lives forever.

Somebody's Baby

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 11 July 2017

Time Capsule

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 23 September 2003

Angels in Pink: Holly's Story

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 1 January 2007

Pink Angels and best friends Holly, Raina, and Kathleen have been through a lot over the past year. The summer before their senior year promises to be busy but fun, as Holly and Raina return to their full-time volunteer jobs at the hospital and Kathleen, who needs the money, works at the hospital gift shop. Of course, Raina and Kathleen will be spending as much time as possible with their boyfriends, Hunter and Carson.

Holly is happy for her friends, but she can't help feeling a little left out when hanging out with the two couples. She does finally have a boy interested in her, but the e-mails from her secret admirer, Shy Boy, have recently stopped coming. What has she done wrong? Will she ever meet her mystery guy in person? But Holly's world is forever changed when tragedy strikes close to home. It's not fair that the most loving and giving person she knows is the victim of a random crime. She, Raina, and Kathleen will need each other now more than ever.

Raina's Story

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 10 October 2006

Raina is happy and relieved that her friends Kathleen and Holly found volunteering at the hospital rewarding. They loved their summers at the hospital so much they will be working for credit during their junior year.

Raina is also looking forward to spending as much time as possible with Hunter during their last year of high school together. Kathleen is still dating Carson, but they are at different schools and she’s worried it won’t last. And poor Holly’s still waiting for her parents to let up on their rules so she can actually go out on a date.

Everything is going well until Raina’s old boyfriend Tony shows up and threatens to ruin the thing that matters to Raina the most—her relationship with Hunter. But she isn’t the only one with a secret. When Raina’s mother reveals her family secret, Raina feels betrayed. Luckily she has Holly and Kathleen to lean on.

Angels in Pink: Kathleen's Story

by Lurlene McDaniel

Published 11 July 2006